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<blockquote data-quote="Blue Nude" data-source="post: 381530"><p>As always, Marguerite, thank you for such a thoughtful response. </p><p></p><p>I talked with her a little bit last night while she was doing homework. She really seems to be struggling with the "if I can't do it perfectly, I'm not going to do it at all" syndrome right now. She doesn't want to figure her way through the homework, she wants it to come naturally and easily. The concept that homework is your opportunity to practice, figure it out, and learn is not a concept she's willing to embrace. </p><p></p><p>She also expressed that "it's too late now, my grades are too bad, I won't get in the magnet school no matter what I do..." I tried to dispel that myth. I told her she just has to get her grades up to B's and she can get in. She has a C in math and a C in health (which she got up from an F just by turning in a couple of assignments that were sitting in her folder). All she needs to do is turn in a few more homework assignments and she'll be golden! </p><p></p><p>It's hard to give these pep talks when you're really angry and frustrated inside!</p><p></p><p>Overall, her attitude was a bit better last night than it was Monday night. I think her Art teacher is our G*dsend. She asked permission to enter one of difficult children art pieces in a contest for the School District's annual report cover. That pleased difficult child and gave her a boost. </p><p></p><p>Feeling a bit more hopeful today.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Blue Nude, post: 381530"] As always, Marguerite, thank you for such a thoughtful response. I talked with her a little bit last night while she was doing homework. She really seems to be struggling with the "if I can't do it perfectly, I'm not going to do it at all" syndrome right now. She doesn't want to figure her way through the homework, she wants it to come naturally and easily. The concept that homework is your opportunity to practice, figure it out, and learn is not a concept she's willing to embrace. She also expressed that "it's too late now, my grades are too bad, I won't get in the magnet school no matter what I do..." I tried to dispel that myth. I told her she just has to get her grades up to B's and she can get in. She has a C in math and a C in health (which she got up from an F just by turning in a couple of assignments that were sitting in her folder). All she needs to do is turn in a few more homework assignments and she'll be golden! It's hard to give these pep talks when you're really angry and frustrated inside! Overall, her attitude was a bit better last night than it was Monday night. I think her Art teacher is our G*dsend. She asked permission to enter one of difficult children art pieces in a contest for the School District's annual report cover. That pleased difficult child and gave her a boost. Feeling a bit more hopeful today. [/QUOTE]
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